[Weather] Snow or Rain in Most Areas of Gwangju and Jeonnam on the 27th

Heavy Rainfall of 5~20mm Expected Amid Strong Winds
Snow Forecast of 1~5cm in Eastern Inland Jeonnam

Gwangju and Jeonnam are expected to experience rain or snow in most areas starting from the 27th due to strong winds. Photo by Jo Yong-jun

On the 27th, Gwangju and Jeonnam are expected to be mostly cloudy with snow or rain falling in most areas.

According to the Gwangju Regional Meteorological Administration on the 26th, the rain that had been falling in Gwangju and Jeonnam since the previous night has stopped, but strong winds are blowing. The expected precipitation on the 27th is 5 to 20 mm. In the inland eastern part of Jeonnam, where snow is forecasted, 1 to 5 cm of snowfall is expected.

The minimum temperatures on the morning of the 27th are expected to be 1°C in Damyang, 2°C in Gokseong, 3°C in Naju, Hwasun, and Suncheon, 4°C in Gwangju, Gwangyang, Muan, Yeonggwang, and Yeongam, 5°C in Haenam, and 6°C in Mokpo, Yeosu, and Wando.

The maximum daytime temperatures will be 10°C in Wando, 9°C in Gwangyang and Haenam, 8°C in Mokpo, 7°C in Gwangju, Naju, Muan, Suncheon, Yeonggwang, and Yeongam, and 6°C in Damyang and Hwasun, which is lower than yesterday.

Sea waves will be high at 1 to 4 meters in the offshore areas of the West Sea and South Sea of Jeonnam, and fine dust levels are expected to be 'Good' in Gwangju and Jeonnam.

A representative from the Gwangju Regional Meteorological Administration said, “Visibility will be reduced and roads will be slippery in areas where rain and snow are falling, so please be cautious of traffic accidents and pedestrian safety accidents.”